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THE KNOX SCHOOL is a progressive, co-ed, independent, college preparatory boarding and day school located on 40 acres of serene waterfront property along the North Shore of Long Island, New York. Just minutes from Manhattan, our small yet diverse student body represents more than 20 countries and attracts students from local Long Island communities, the tri-state area, and across the U.S. Founded in 1904, The Knox School is Long Island’s oldest established private school. Our inclusive environment serves grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate. A Knox education provides superior college preparatory academics and boundless experiences with interest-driven clubs, hands-on service learning, multidisciplinary opportunities in the Visual & Performing Arts, and a nationally-competitive Athletics program. Whether you are an aspiring engineer or equestrian, artist or architect, performer or physicist, a Knox education unlocks every student’s potential and prepares them for success after high school.
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Official information of The Knox School in 2024 | FindingSchool
A- Boarding
A- Matriculation
A Academics
B Extracurricular activities
A Community
B+ Reviews
A Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 6-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $60,000
Day S. Tuition: $60,000
# of Students: 118
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 30%
AP Courses: 32
Endowment: $8,475/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 88%
SAT: 1240/1600
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School Videos

(Total 3)

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#17 Cornell University 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#23 Georgetown University 1
#28 New York University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#83 Michigan State University 1
SUNY University at Buffalo 1
#103 University of Illinois at Chicago 1
#136 University of the Pacific 1
SUNY University at Albany 1
Adelphi University 1
Cascadia College 1
Centenary College of Louisiana 1
College of Wooster 1
Fitchburg State University 1
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente 1
LIU Post 1
Marymount Manhattan College 1
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 1
Oxford Brookes University 1
Pace University 1
Quinnipiac University 1
St. Joseph's College of Nursing 1
stony brook university, state university of new york 1
Suffolk University 1
University of Hartford 1
Warren Wilson College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 32)
Biology
Calculus AB
Psychology
English Language and Composition
Statistics
Chemistry
Calculus BC
English Literature and Composition
Music Theory
Physics 1
Biology
Calculus AB
Psychology
English Language and Composition
Statistics
Chemistry
Calculus BC
English Literature and Composition
Music Theory
Physics 1
Physics 2
United States History
Environmental Science
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
United States Government and Politics
World History
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Sports

(Total 7)
Badminton
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Equestrain
Soccer
Volleyball
Badminton
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Equestrain
Soccer
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 18)
Studio Art I
Studio Art II
AP Art and Design
Dance
Ceramics
Media Arts I
Media Arts II
Photography
Digital Film Making
Electronic Illustration
Studio Art I
Studio Art II
AP Art and Design
Dance
Ceramics
Media Arts I
Media Arts II
Photography
Digital Film Making
Electronic Illustration
Theatre I
Theatre II
Stagecraft
Music History
Choir
Chamber Choir
Chamber Ensemble
AP Music Theory
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 9)
Equestrian Club
Fashion Club
Knox Jam Session!
Mindfulness
Yoga & Meditation
Model United Nations Publications Club
Science Oympiads
Sports United / Student Athlete Leadership Team (S.A.L.T.)
World Cultures Club
Equestrian Club
Fashion Club
Knox Jam Session!
Mindfulness
Yoga & Meditation
Model United Nations Publications Club
Science Oympiads
Sports United / Student Athlete Leadership Team (S.A.L.T.)
World Cultures Club
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Contact Info

Official website
541 Long Beach Road Saint James, NY 11780
6316861600
admissions@knoxschool.org
New York

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1904
Campus Size: 40 acres
Boarding Rate: 60%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Zoom, Skype, On Campus, Others
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: iTEP, iELTS, DuoLingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 8491
SSAT: 4436

TOEFL

Brief Reviews

(Total 29)
4.8/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 2)
4.0 / 5 Overall
4.5 / 5 Academics
4.0 / 5 Campus
3.5 / 5 Student Life
3.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
3.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about The Knox School

01.
Tell me a bit about The Knox School.
The Knox School is Co-ed private boarding school located in New York, New York, US. It was founded 1904 , and currently has about 118 students, 30.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.knoxschool.org.
02.
Does The Knox School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Knox School is offering 32 AP courses.

The Knox School also have 88% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do The Knox School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 12.38% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0.95% go to top 25, and about 1.27% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for The Knox School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Knox School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for The Knox School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Knox School in 2024 is $65,994 , which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@knoxschool.org .
06.
Where is The Knox School located?
The Knox School is located in the State of New York of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 43 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is The Knox School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Knox School is among the most popular schools, within top 184 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Knox School has been favorited by 122 users.
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How to start with an application with The Knox School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Knox School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Knox School’s official site: http://www.knoxschool.org or call them at 6316861600.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Knox School?
Yes, here are few: The Stony Brook School, EF Academy - New York and The Harvey School.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for The Knox School?
The overall rating for The Knox School is A-.

The section ratings of The Knox School are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
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